The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 X and the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA is the longer of the two lenses at 66mm. The Viltrox 25mm F1.7 X with a length of 56mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 X has a larger diameter of 64mm compared to the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA's 63mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 25mm F1.7 X and Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 X and the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Viltrox 25mm F1.7 X weighs 180g, which means it is 45g (19%) lighter than the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA which has a weight of 225g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 25mm F1.7 X has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 X:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 25mm F1.7 X has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox 25mm F1.7 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
37.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
